Author

Date of Graduation

Document Type

Degree Name

Degree Level

Department

Advisor/Mentor

Ruiz, Reina

Committee Member/Reader

Villalobos-Ruminott, Sergio R.

Committee Member/Second Reader

Billings, Sabrina J.

Committee Member/Third Reader

Pinto, Ines

Abstract

Through the examination of the interactions between modern and alternative healthcare practices in five Latin American countries (Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, and Cuba), this thesis explores the strengths of a variety of indigenous medical practices while laying the foundation for building bridges to the modern medical establishment in the United States as a means to benefit the health of both immigrants and native citizens.

Keywords

Health Sciences, Public Health

Recommended Citation

Worley, Jessica, "The Blend of Traditional and Modern Medicine: Case Studies from Latin America as Lessons for the United States" (2011). World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Undergraduate Honors Theses. 1.
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/wllcuht/1